Tony Scheffler, TE, Lions

Tony Scheffler, TE, Lions

MCT

A pattern seems to be developing among the Lions tight ends where Brandon Pettigrew is the short-yardage screen pass guy and Scheffler is becoming more of a longer target for QB Matthew Stafford. But when they need a big play, the ball seems to get to Scheffler more often -- case in point, Sunday's diving catch on the final drive of regulation in Philly where Scheffler broke his route almost in synch with Stafford and gave him a great target to hit when the play broke down. He hasn't put up great numbers, but I have a feeling he will make his presence known at Soldier Field on Monday night. Last week: 3 receptions, 81 yardsThis week: @Bears

A pattern seems to be developing among the Lions tight ends where Brandon Pettigrew is the short-yardage screen pass guy and Scheffler is becoming more of a longer target for QB Matthew Stafford. But when they need a big play, the ball seems to get to Scheffler more often -- case in point, Sunday's diving catch on the final drive of regulation in Philly where Scheffler broke his route almost in synch with Stafford and gave him a great target to hit when the play broke down. He hasn't put up great numbers, but I have a feeling he will make his presence known at Soldier Field on Monday night. Last week: 3 receptions, 81 yardsThis week: @Bears (MCT)

A pattern seems to be developing among the Lions tight ends where Brandon Pettigrew is the short-yardage screen pass guy and Scheffler is becoming more of a longer target for QB Matthew Stafford. But when they need a big play, the ball seems to get to Scheffler more often -- case in point, Sunday's diving catch on the final drive of regulation in Philly where Scheffler broke his route almost in synch with Stafford and gave him a great target to hit when the play broke down. He hasn't put up great numbers, but I have a feeling he will make his presence known at Soldier Field on Monday night. Last week: 3 receptions, 81 yardsThis week: @Bears